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Shagari

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Shagari is a second-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 287 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 41 km away.

Also known as: Shagari Local Government Area

Overview

Shagari is LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

It is located in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

The population is about 156,607 (2006).

It covers about 1,332 square kilometre.

Also known as: Shagari, Nigeria

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Sokoto State
  • Area 1,332 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 33' 35" N, 5° 7' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 287 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Shagari Local Government Area

Weather in Shagari

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shagari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.

Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.74 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 26.8 2.9 208 71 1,012.1 - / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
6h 25.6 2.3 202 78 1,012.5 0.02 / 0.02 33 1.1 n/a
12h 34.1 1.9 117 44 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 607.1 n/a
18h 31.9 3.1 150 48 1,008.8 0.07 / 0.07 58 375.5 n/a
Tomorrow 27.1 3.0 188 64 1,010.4 0.66 / 0.74 98 0.0 n/a
30h 25.7 2.9 205 81 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 94 1.7 n/a
36h 35.0 0.7 27 39 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 96 603.7 n/a
42h 31.9 1.2 142 43 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 412.5 n/a
Tuesday 27.3 4.0 212 71 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 69 0.0 n/a
54h 25.8 2.7 241 80 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 27 1.3 n/a
60h 34.0 1.8 230 46 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 64 602.8 n/a
66h 31.6 1.8 166 49 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 8 443.8 n/a
Wednesday 27.0 3.5 210 71 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shagari?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shagari today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Shagari?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shagari?
Shagari is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shagari?
DEM 287 m.
Where is Shagari located?
It is at 12.55983, 5.13013 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shagari in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-18
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